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Octagonal House: An Eighth Life?

The once-avant-garde structure has, since its 1858 construction, undergone many challenges and changes. A new effort may save it for all.

Luray Caverns Sent Nation’s First Air Conditioning into Limair Sanatarium in 1901

Caverns’ owner T. C. Northcott was obsessed with the 54-degree cave air, and was convinced of its restorative benefits.

Sentence for Causing a Trainwreck: Tonsils and Adenoids Removed

A 6-year-old in Burke County, North Carolina in 1931 may not have realized what an enlightened punishment he received for a derailment that injured four, ripped up some 100 yards of track and cost about $15,000 to repair.

Youngest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Coming Home

As you read this magazine, Baby Ellie Quirin is nearing the end of her trek.

Hope Diamond: The Asheville Connection

It was at times treated rather casually by its owner.

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This 1858 octagonal home near Marion, Virginia is in the process of being stabilized.

Octagonal House: An Eighth Life?

The once-avant-garde structure has, since its 1858 construction, undergone many challenges and changes. A new effort may save it for all.
Limair sat on a hill at the top of Cave Hill in Luray, Virginia.

Luray Caverns Sent Nation’s First Air Conditioning into Limair Sanatarium in 1901

Caverns’ owner T. C. Northcott was obsessed with the 54-degree cave air, and was convinced of its restorative benefits.
The 1931 derailment in Drexel, North Carolina was cause by a few rocks placed on the tracks.

Sentence for Causing a Trainwreck: Tonsils and Adenoids Removed

A 6-year-old in Burke County, North Carolina in 1931 may not have realized what an enlightened punishment he received for a derailment that injured four, ripped up some 100 yards of track and cost about $15,000 to repair.
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Youngest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Coming Home

As you read this magazine, Baby Ellie Quirin is nearing the end of her trek.
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Hope Diamond: The Asheville Connection

It was at times treated rather casually by its owner.
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